Intern - Statistics (Global Urban Observatory), Nairobi

Closing date: Tuesday, 7 July 2015

Posting Title: INTERN - STATISTICS (Global Urban Observatory), I

Job Code Title: INTERN - STATISTICS

Department/ Office: United Nations Human Settlements Programme

Duty Station: NAIROBI

Posting Period: 22 June 2015-7 July 2015

Job Opening number: 15-STT-UNHABITAT-44158-R-NAIROBI (O)

United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

Special Notice

Your application for this internship must include;

1. A Completed application (Personal History Profile) through the UN careers Portal. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. In your Personal History Profile (PHP), be sure to include all past work experiences, IT Skills, and three references.
2. An accompanying letter (cover note) that includes; Title of degree you are currently studying, Graduation date (when you will be graduating from the programme), List the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in using, and Explain why you are the best candidate for the internship and what you hope to gain from the internship.
3. A letter from your university clearly indicating the status of your enrollment, what programme you are enrolled in and the anticipated date of graduation from the programme.
4. A certified copy of degree certificate (if already graduated).

Due to a high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.

Organizational Setting and Reporting

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-Habitat, is the agency for human settlements. It is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all.

The Global Urban Observatory coordinates the Monitoring of the Habitat Agenda and the Millennium Development Goals as well as the implementation of the Agency Strategic and Institutional Plans such as the Medium-Term Strategic and Institutional Plan (MTSIP) for 2008-2013. GUO coordinates all activities pertaining to the production of reliable and up-to-date urban indicators at regional, country and city levels, including slum settlements that address the challenges of rapid urbanization and human settlements issues in the world.

The strategy of GUO is to both address the immediate demands for monitoring, while developing systems and capacity for medium and long term needs. GUO addresses the sub-national information needs through two programmes on monitoring the Habitat Agenda and the MDGs, the Urban Indicators Programme (UIP), and the Monitoring Urban Inequities Programme (MUIP).

GUO is in charge of preparing indicators for the new priority areas- Urban Planning, Urban Legislation and Urban Economy. In order to strengthen alignment and cohesion of the global urban indicators programme in respect with the new priority areas, the Global Urban Observatory Section is preparing a new strategic approach of data collection. The new approach pursues a two-pronged strategy. First, to continue with the established programmes for the Habitat Agenda and the MDGs on collecting and reporting on official city statistics by reforming the Urban Indicators Programme (UIP); Two, to branch out into new directions to better address the monitoring of Urban Planning, Urban Economy and Urban Legislation.

GUO is setting up a long-term global monitoring system that provides reliable, credible and internationally comparable data for the new priority areas. The system will pursue two main goals: 1) to deepen and broaden the understanding of urban planning, urban economy and urban legislation; 2) to strengthen global, national and local capacities to collect and analyze urban indicators at the people, land and policy levels. All will be integrated to the existing global monitoring system of the Habitat Agenda and the MDGs. The Urban Info software, an integrated population-GIS system developed by GUO in 2006 will be further strengthened.

The UN-Habitat - Global Urban Observatory unit internship is for 3 months with an opportunity for extension, depending on the needs of the department.

The Internship is UNPAID and full-time.

Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the department or office to which they are assigned.

Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of Chief, Global Urban Observatory, Research and Capacity Development Branch, the main activities of the intern will include;

1. To assist in coordination and logistics related to the project 'ATLAS of Urban Expansion' done in collaboration with the University of New York and Lincoln Institute:

• Liaise with country projects to advance the preparation of surveys;
• Revise and process inputs and data from country projects. 2. Prepare promotion material related to the CPI as part of collaboration with International City Leaders in Canada:
• Prepare a brochure;
• Contact partners and cities interested in this initiative. Send material and coordinate its integration into CPI

Competencies

Core Competencies

Communication

• Speaks and writes clearly and effectively
• Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately
• Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication
• Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience
• Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed

Teamwork

• Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals
• Solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others
• Places team agenda before personal agenda
• Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position
• Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings

Client Orientation

• Considers all those to whom services are provided to be 'clients ' and seeks to see things from clients' point of view
• Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect
• Identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions
• Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems
• Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects
• Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client

Technological Awareness

• Keeps abreast of available technology
• Understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office
• Actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks
• Shows willingness to learn new technology

Education

Applicants must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements

• Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
• Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent);
• Have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation.
• Be computer literate in standard software applications.
• Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter.
• Have a demonstrated the ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
• Studies in statistics and data analysis or other relevant areas required.

Work Experience

• Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the programme.

Languages

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
• For the internship, fluency in oral and written English and French is required.
• Knowledge of a another official UN language is desirable.

Assessment Method

Potential candidates will be contacted by hiring manager directly for further consideration.

United Nations Considerations

The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS' BANK ACCOUNTS.

Chief of Translation Unit, Senior Reviser, Arabic, Nairobi

Chief of Translation Unit, Senior Reviser, Arabic, Nairobi

• Organization: UNON - United Nations Office at Nairobi
• Country: Kenya
• City: Nairobi
• Office: United Nations Office at Nairobi
• Grade: P-5

UNITED NATIONS OFFICE AT NAIROBI
Nairobi, Kenya 00200
Tel: +254 20 7621234

Closing date: Saturday, 22 August 2015

Posting Title: Chief of Translation Unit, SENIOR REVISER, ARABIC, P5

Job Code Title: SENIOR REVISER, ARABIC

Department/ Office: United Nations Office at Nairobi

Duty Station: NAIROBI

Posting Period: 23 June 2015-22 August 2015

Job Opening number: 15-LAN-UNON-43327-R-NAIROBI (R)

United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

Special Notice

Staff members are subject to the authority of Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff members are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.

All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply on-line as soon as possible after the job opening has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the job opening. On-line applications will be acknowledged where an email address has been provided.

If you do not receive an e-mail acknowledgement within 24 hours of submission, your application may not have been received. If the problem persists, please seek technical assistance through the Inspira 'Need Help?' link.

Organizational Setting and Reporting

The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) is the UN headquarters in Africa and the representative office of the Secretary-General. We support programme implementation of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the UN Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT) globally, as well as other UN offices in Kenya, by providing administrative, conference, security and information services. This post is located in the Translation and Editorial Section of the Division of Conference Services (DCS), UNON, under the broad supervision of the Chief of the Section. Senior Reviser will supervise staff in the Arabic Language Translation Unit.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Senior Reviser will be responsible for the following duties

· Managing, supervising and monitoring the performance of all staff in the Unit. Carrying out programmatic/management and administrative tasks necessary for the functioning of the Unit and Section, including evaluation of staff performance (PAS).

· Revises translations including those dealing with subjects of an exceptionally sensitive, complex or technical nature.

· Translates texts of an exceptionally sensitive, complex or technical nature.

· Directs the conduct of terminological research within the translation Unit concerned.

· Counsels and assists revisers and translators/and editors and report writers, where applicable, at and away from Headquarters in addition to performing all or some of their functions.

· Assists the Chief of Section in the preparation of terminology materials to meet the needs of the Unit concerned.

· Assists the Chief of Section in the preparation of instructions.

· Assists the Chief of Section in monitoring the quality of in-house and contractual translations.

· Trains junior language staff.

· Programmes daily and long-term work of the Unit.

· Assists the Chief Section in selecting texts for United Nations competitive examinations, in marking candidates' scripts and in evaluating results.

· Serves as officer-in-charge in the absence of the Chief of Service/Section.

· Performs other related duties as Chief of Unit, arranges and organises the work of a team of external translators, including quality control and performance monitoring.

Competencies

Professionalism

· Ability to demonstrate excellent writing and analytical skills.

· Ability to maintain the highest standard of accuracy, consistency and faithfulness to the spirit, style and nuances of the original text.

· Knowledge of terminological and reference research techniques with ability to use all sources of information.

· Knowledge of a broad range of subjects dealt with by the United Nations, i.e. political, social, legal, economic, financial, administrative, scientific and technical.

· Ability to demonstrate the highest level of versatility, judgment and discretion, tact and negotiating skills.

· Familiarity with the range of issues relating to management of the Translation Services.

· Shows pride in work and in achievements;

· demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter;

· is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results;

· is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges;

· remains calm in stressful situations.

Teamwork

· Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals;

· solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise;

· is willing to learn from others;

· places team agenda before personal agenda;

· supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position;

· shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Planning & Organizing

· Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies;

· identifies priority activities and assignments;

· adjusts priorities as required;

· allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work;

· foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning;

· monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary;

· uses time efficiently.

Leadership

· Strong managerial/supervisory skills;

· tact and negotiating skills, good judgment and decision-making skills.

· Demonstrated flexibility in leadership by performing and/or overseeing the analysis of complex administrative management policy and programme issues.

· Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and take responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives into substantive work;

· commitment to the goal of achieving gender balance in staffing.

Managing performance

· Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority;

· makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member;

· monitors progress against milestones and deadlines;

· regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff;

· encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative;

· actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff;

· appraises performance fairly.

Education

· A first-level degree from a university or institution of equivalent status.

· Candidates for this position must have passed the United Nations Competitive Examination for Translators in the primary language of the post.

Work Experience

· A minimum of ten years of experience in translation, self-revision, revision and use of relevant computer software, electronic tools and databases.

Languages

· English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.

· For the post advertised perfect command of Arabic which must also be the candidate's primary language, is required as well as an excellent knowledge of English and at least one other official language of the United Nations, as tested by the appropriate United Nations Competitive examination.

Assessment Method

· Evaluation of qualified candidates for this position may include a substantive assessment which will be followed by a competency-based interview.

United Nations Considerations

Candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter as well as the requirements of the position. The United Nations is committed to the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity for all its human resources, including but not limited to respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to whether they have committed, or are alleged to have committed criminal offences and/or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.

The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the At-a-Glance on 'The Application Process' and the Instructional Manual for the Applicants, which can be accessed by clicking on 'Manuals' hyper-link on the upper right side of inspira account-holder homepage.

Applications are pre-screened by the system according to the published requirements of the job opening on the basis of the information provided in the application. In relation to the requirements of the job opening, applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their qualifications, including their education, work experience, and language skills. Each applicant must bear in mind that submission of incomplete or inaccurate applications may render that applicant ineligible for consideration for the job opening. Initial screening and evaluation of applications will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted. Applications cannot be amended following submission. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to a reference-checking process to verify the information provided in the application.

Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at midnight (New York time) on the deadline date.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS' BANK ACCOUNTS.